Primrose Walks & Hedgerow Hikes

Originally published by the Quantock AONB Service as acceptable walks
during the foot and mouth outbreak, these walks have proved to be very
popular.

Please remember that the walks are along country lanes and that dogs
and children should be kept under proper control.

Walk 1

4.5 miles (approx 2 hrs)
This walk starts at the Quantock Hills AONB information board in the old
village pound near the Rising Sun Inn - please park with care and respect
for residents. As well as superb Quantock views the route opens up wonderful
vistas across the Vale of Taunton Deane to the Blackdown Hills AONB. Look
out for wild flowers along the old hedge banks and buzzards soaring over
Tilbury Park.

Walk 2

Distance between Crowcombe & Triscombe 1.5 miles
This walk is based around the village of Crowcombe and the settlement
of Triscombe, both of which nestle under the western scarp of this Area
of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In Crowcombe look out for the 13th Century
Cross that marks the site of an ancient market and fair. This part of
Somerset is famous for its old sunken lanes and flower-rich hedgebanks.
Birds of prey such as the buzzard are a regular site soaring over the
Quantock countryside.

Walk 3

4.5 miles (approx 2 hrs)
Nether Stowey is the eastern gateway to the Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, the Saxon name indicating a 'stone way' for it linked the royal
manors of Cannington and Williton. The village centre is a conservation
area for its variety of interesting old buildings. This historic village
was the home to Samuel Taylor Coleridge whose house (now owned by the
National Trust) can be found in Lime Street.

Walk 4

3.5 miles (approx 2 hrs)
This walk starts at the Church car park. The beautiful church is home
to Hunky-Punks (a local breed of Gargoyle) that can be seen climbing the
church walls. Kingston St Mary is the southern gateway to the Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty. Superb views of Taunton Vale and the Blackdowns
can be gained from the top of Volis Hill. The Swan Inn can provide a useful
'watering hole' towards the end of your walk

Walk 5

6miles (approx 2 - 2.5 hrs)
This walk takes in the geologically intersting coast, showing rock stratification
of international significance. Views across the Bristol Channel to Wales
can be stunning, with the islands of Steepholm and Flatholm to the north.
At Lilstock, once a working port, you can see the historic church of St
Andrews, dating back to the 10th Century.